Careers & Post 16

At Highgate Hill House School, careers education, information, advice and guidance are priorities for ensuring learners move forward with the right tools and attitude to help prepare them for their future. Our varied and inclusive curriculum supports learners to consider their options, realise their potential, be able to identify their skills, and transfer them to further education and/or the job market.

We ensure that learners are motivated and excited for the world of work. We strive for high levels of expectation around self-confidence, emotional confidence and aspirations that are underpinned by our inclusive, tailored and robust PSHE curriculum.

We prepare learners, and liaise with parents and carers, for their preferred Post 16 pathway, whether that is to continue with further education, training or employment. We work closely with Careers South West (CSW) to support this. We are fully committed to our statutory and moral obligation to provide a structured, varied and personalised careers education to all Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 learners.

Our Year 11 learners have a range of opportunities for their Post 16 options, which include moving on to several local colleges or taking an apprenticeship or supported internships.

Our careers curriculum is planned as per the guidance provided by the Gatsby Benchmark and DfE Guidance. Our objectives are:

To deliver well planned, structured and accessible careers lessons to all students in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
To ensure learners can identify and be proud of their individual skills.
To ensure that all students understand the range of career routes open to them and have experience of the workplace.
To help learners develop competencies to be able to transfer their knowledge and skills, setting personal goals and how to achieve them.
To help learners be resilient and adaptable within changing labour markets.
To work with parents and follow a structured timeline of events for Post 16 transition to ensure that all leavers have a planned progression route.

We are committed to ensuring that wherever possible all learners are in education, employment or training post 16 and avoid becoming NEET.

Labour Market Information (LMI)

What is Labour Market Information (LMI)?

Labour Market Information (LMI) is all about understanding the job market. It gives you useful facts, like:

What jobs are available: How many job openings there are in different areas and industries.
Job types: Whether the jobs are part-time, full-time, temporary, or permanent.
Work trends: Which industries are growing or declining and what skills are in demand.

LMI helps you make informed decisions about your career by showing you where opportunities are and how the world of work is changing.

By using LMI, you can better understand the job market and make choices that align with your skills and interests.

For more details about Labour Market Information or to learn more about job trends in the local area, watch this video and explore the sections below.

Labour Market Information (LMI) for Devon

Understanding the local job market can help you make well-informed decisions about your career. Here are some key insights into the labour market in Devon:

Growing Sectors: Key industries include tourism, health and social care, agriculture, and marine engineering.
Tourism and Hospitality: The coastlines and national parks create a thriving sector with diverse roles.
Marine Engineering: Devon’s ports and shipbuilding heritage support careers in engineering and maintenance.
Agriculture and Food: Farming and food processing remain vital to the local economy.
Health and Social Care: Demand for carers, nurses, and healthcare professionals is high.

Current Job Trends:

Hospitality and Tourism: Seasonal roles in customer service, food service, and leisure.
Healthcare: Consistent demand for medical professionals and carers.
Marine Engineering: High demand for skilled engineers and technicians.

Professional and Sector Bodies

Have a look at the websites provided by professional and sector bodies to find out more about these career paths. These professional and sector bodies can be excellent starting points for exploring how to get into specific careers, understanding the qualifications needed, and finding training or apprenticeship opportunities.

1. Construction and Skilled Trades

Construction Industry Training Board (CITB): Supports the construction industry with training and qualifications for careers in building, construction management, and skilled trades.
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB): Offers guidance and qualifications for careers in construction management and project delivery.

2. Health and Social Care

Skills for Care: Provides resources and training information for careers in adult social care, including qualifications and career progression.
NHS Health Careers: Offers comprehensive guidance on the wide range of careers available in the National Health Service, from clinical roles to administration and support.

3. Logistics and Transport

Careers that Move: Aims to provide information about careers in the passenger transport and travel sector, including roles in logistics and distribution.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT UK): Offers resources for those interested in logistics, supply chain, and transportation careers.

4. Hospitality and Tourism

People 1st: Provides information on careers and training in the hospitality, retail, passenger transport, and tourism sectors.
Institute of Hospitality: Offers career resources and professional development opportunities for those pursuing a career in the hospitality industry.

5. Education and Early Years

The Education and Training Foundation (ETF): Supports the further education and training sector with resources and training.
CACHE (Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education): Specializes in qualifications for those pursuing careers in early years education, care, and health.

6. Engineering and Manufacturing

EngineeringUK: Provides insights and resources on engineering careers and pathways, including apprenticeships and university degrees.
Make UK (The Manufacturers’ Organisation): Offers support and information for careers in the manufacturing and engineering sectors.

7. Creative Industries

Creative Skillset: Supports the creative media industry by providing information on careers in film, television, animation, games, and more.
The Design Council: Offers career advice and resources for those interested in design, from product design to graphic and interior design.

8. Finance and Accounting

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA): Offers information about careers in management accounting and finance.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW): Provides resources for those pursuing a career in chartered accountancy.

9. IT and Digital Technology

TechSkills: Works with employers and educators to support career pathways in technology and digital skills.
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT: Offers guidance and professional development resources for careers in information technology.

10. Public Services and Law Enforcement

College of Policing: Provides information and resources for those interested in a policing career, including pathways and training.
Fire and Rescue Service Careers: Offers guidance on how to become a firefighter, including necessary qualifications and training.

11. Science and Environment

The Science Council: Offers information on careers in science, including routes into different scientific professions.
The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC): Provides career advice and resources for chemists and those interested in chemical sciences.

For further information and support, visit the National Careers Service who provide careers information, advice and guidance. They can help you make decisions at all stages in your career.